JOB DESCRIPTION
Commissioning Engineer
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutionsaimedatimprovinggridoperations,integratingcleanenergy,andcontributingtoasustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutionsinvariouslocations,includingtheUnitedStates,Canada,theUnitedKingdom,andChina.Thissignificant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry.Currently,theCompanyoperatestwofullyautomated,state-of-the-artmanufacturingfacilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
Foradditionalinformationaboute-STORAGE,visitwww.csestorage.com
CanadianSolarwasfoundedin2001inCanadaandhasbeenlistedonNASDAQsince2006.Itisnowone of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturerofsolarphotovoltaicmodules,providerofsolarenergyandbatterystoragesolutions,and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise,sinceentering the project developmentbusiness in2010,CanadianSolar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipelineof52 GWh,including approximately2 GWh under constructionor in backlog,and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
ForadditionalinformationaboutCanadianSolar,visitwww.canadiansolar.com
PositionTitle:Commissioning Engineer
Department:Engineering
Entity:CSe-STORAGE
ReportsTo:Commissioning Manager
Location:Sydney, Melbourne - Australia
Position Summary:
The Commissioning Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects with market-leading technologies. This role is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from the Pre-Commissioning phase through to Substantial Completion, ensuring successful execution and operation of the BESS project. The Commissioning Engineer is expected to spend over 75% of their time at the project site.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning (remote)
- Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design, and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule, ensuring proper coordination of commissioning activities.
- Assist the Commissioning Manager in preparing commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, and functional test documentation based on client and company standards.
- Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibility, ensuring project success. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting concepts.
- Review equipment Factory Acceptance Test procedures and reports.
Project Commissioning (On-Site):
- Responsible for executional commissioning activities, which requires understanding/managing the scope, stakeholders, and schedule, and keeping all parties in sync.
- Inspect construction work and support the resolution of installation and commissioning technical issues.
- Perform functional testing of all equipment post-energization.
- Perform fault/trip diagnosis to establish root cause and resolution.
- Complete all performance and capacity testing, analyze results, and compile test reports.
- Interface with internal customers (commissioning manager, project manager, construction manager) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication.
- Manage equipment suppliers and host daily Plan of the Day (POD) meetings with each supplier to report progress and schedule their work.
- Suggest improvements in commissioning execution plans or procedures/processes based on lessons learned.
- Assist in coordinating and training operation and maintenance personnel to maintain commissioned systems and perform a continuous commissioning program.
Other:
- Maintain and develop key strategic relationships with major vendors, suppliers, and contractors throughout the energy storage industry.
- Support value-engineering and process improvement efforts by sharing project-specific lessons learned.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
- BS in an engineering field or equivalent experience/practical knowledge.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in commissioning and/or systems engineering within an Energy Storage integrator or EPC contractor.
- Direct experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems.
- Proficient in the specification, technical bid analysis, and procurement of major equipment such as inverters, transformers, switchgear, etc.
- Proficient in SCADA systems and associated communication protocols.
- Must have a sound understanding of commissioning and testing of Energy Storage projects.
- Practical hands-on experience in system engineering and solid understanding of related regulatory standards including local code compliance.
- A go-getter professional with a can-do attitude, setting aggressive, measurable goals and objectives for themselves and prepared to be measured against them.
- A dynamic professional with the ability to positively interact and collaborate with a diverse group of people at all levels and disciplines, capable of standing in front of key clients, thinking on their feet, and making sound decisions within compressed timelines.
- Excellent time management skills, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with staff, management, clients, suppliers, community partners, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to be decisive in crisis situations.
- Demonstrated independent thinking, initiative, and creativity.
- Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) and travel to project sites as required
Compensation&Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus packagebasedonanannualobjectiveachievement.Ourgenerousbenefitspackageincludesa401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days.
CanadianSolarInc.isanEqualOpportunityEmployer(EOE).Qualifiedapplicantsareconsideredfor employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
